Corticoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corticoid is a noun meaning (medicine) Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex.
Meaning
(medicine) Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex.
Word Forms
- corticoids
Synonyms for corticoid
Depending on context, synonyms include corticosteroid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corticosteroid, corticosterol, cortisone, corticosterone, adrenocorticosteroid, cortisol.
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